Nottingham Forest boasts one of the most intriguing records in football, undoubtedly a source of immense pride for the club.
Central to this record currently is midfielder Ryan Yates. Nottingham’s streak began in October 1941.
Over the span of 82 and a half years, during which approximately 850 players have donned the club’s colors, Nottingham has consistently featured a player from its academy or a footballer for whom Forest marked their inaugural professional team.
Following the 1-3 defeat to Tottenham, the streak now extends to 4,059 matches. While Yates commenced the match as a starter, this remarkable record now faces a serious threat.
Yates stands as the solitary regular member of the first team to have emerged from Forest’s youth system. Any injury or suspension to him could spell the end of this remarkable streak.
Nottingham’s streak stands as a testament to their legacy, nearly rivaling the astounding record held by Manchester United, which has seen an academy graduate in the squad for every first-team match since October 1937.
